In this talk EAE alum Vaibhav Bhalerao will share his experiences working in the Chicago games industry and the role that his education has played so far. With programming credits on titles such as Killer Instinct (2013), Mortal Kombat X (2015) and an Oculus Rift Title, Dragon Front (2016), Vaibhav has learned a lot over the years – including mistakes and missteps. His talk will emphasize some of the lessons he has learned over the years and the kinds of things students can, and should, do now to make their mark in the industry.